Spicy Apple Raisin Muffins

2 c Raisin bran

1/2 c Flour

1/2 c Wheat germ - or oat bran

1/4 c Brown sugar

2 ts Baking powder

1 ts Apple pie spice

1/2 ts Salt

1 ts Grated lemon rind

1 c Finely chopped apple

2 Egg whites

2/3 c Apple juice

1/3 c Skim milk

3 tb Oil

In a large bowl combine cereal, flour, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking powder, seasonings and apple; set aside. In a small bowl combine egg whites, apple juice, milk and oil. Mix well. Add liquid mixture to dry ingredients; stirring just until moistened. Line muffin cups with paper baking cups or spray bottoms only with cooking spray; fill 2/3 full. Bake at 425 F. for 12 to 15 minutes. per muffin: 119 Kcal 4.1g fat (0.5g sat fat) 29% CFF 210mg Na 1.8g fiber (3.3g PRO/ 4.1g FAT/ 18.9g CHO) NOTES : 1. FAT: Try using unsweetended applesauce, pureed prunes, or drained yogurt in place of part or all of the oil. (with no oil, per muffin: about 91 Kcal, 0.7g fat) 2. SODIUM: Using low-sodium baking powder would save about 60mg Na per muffin. The salt is adding about 89mg Na to each muffin.